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How strong are the academics at Ouachita Baptist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
62%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Ouachita Baptist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
90
10-19
113
20-29
105
30-39
55
40-49
30
50-99
9

Honors Programs

Ouachita Baptist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Ouachita Baptist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ouachita Baptist University:

83%
First-year retention rate
62%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $43,761. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$43,761
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ouachita Baptist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Finance, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
14.8
19.84
24.88
29.92
34.96
40

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 6
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Finance, General 19
  • Accounting 11
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
  • Management Science 3
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 26
  • Communication, General 26
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 19
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Education, General 0
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 6
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • Writing, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 9
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 10
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 9
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 6
History
  • History, General 2
  • Public/Applied History 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 12
  • Philosophy 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, Other 0
  • Chemistry, Other 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 14
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 11
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 6
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 4
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2
  • Worship Ministry 2
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Musical Theatre 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 4
  • Voice and Opera 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0

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